Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jacob Stiefel, owner of To-Do List Pros, a home-services company specializing in punch-list tasks. Jacob shares his unique journey from a career in music to becoming a full-time entrepreneur, opening up about the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Join us as we speak with Sally Marciel, founder of The Hope Preserve. Sally shares how her path shaped her unique approach to trauma and neurodivergent care. She explains how The Hope Preserve creates a nurturing space for healing and offers innovative therapeutic groups.

Meet Rachel Smith, owner of Cinder Bella Studios, a one-of-a-kind wood-burning art studio. Rachel shares how she discovered pyrography, turned her passion into a thriving business, and continues to create meaningful, custom artwork. From teaching classes to crafting client gifts, she’s all about following her joy and thinking outside the box.

Join us as we dive into the journey of John Fiorentino, the visionary behind Volta—the world’s first energy drink café. John shares how Volta is redefining energy drinks with freshly squeezed, nutrient-packed beverages that offer a healthier alternative to traditional energy drinks and coffee.

Richard Casper is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of CreatiVets, and Chief Visionary Officer for We Should Write Sometime. In this episode, Richard shares his journey from serving as a Marine to founding a nonprofit that helps combat veterans heal through art and music.

Meet Leslie Hanson, founder and executive director of Equally Created, a Nashville-based nonprofit making childcare more accessible for families. In this video, Leslie shares the story behind starting Equally Created, the challenges she’s overcome, and the lessons learned along the way.

Evane Stoner, co-founder of Poppy & Peep Chocolate, shares her journey from a lemonade stand at age seven to running a playful, flavor-packed chocolate microfactory in Nashville, Tennessee! Hear how she and her dad built a business that ships nationwide, collaborates with local chefs, and stays bold in the world of chocolate.

Aditya fell in love with padel while living in London, and now he’s bringing it to Nashville with Sensa Padel, Tennessee’s first padel club. In this video, he shares how the sport inspired him to launch a flagship location in the US, what it takes to build something new from the ground up, and why passion, experience, and work ethic matter more than anything else. From building community in local clubs to dreaming big about a national (and even global) brand, Aditya is redefining the future of padel in America.

Scott and Kim Crosbie, owners of Next Health in the Gulch, Nashville, share their journey building a health optimization and longevity clinic. They highlight services like functional medicine testing, hyperbaric oxygen, red light therapy, cryotherapy, and stem cell treatments, while offering insights on entrepreneurship, team-building, and how their passion for health shapes their approach to wellness.

Sean Webster, CEO and co-founder of Mac N' Cheese Media, shares his journey from starting a marketing agency to founding a successful video production company in Nashville, Tennessee. Emphasizing the importance of community, mentorship, and self-belief, Sean discusses how these elements have played a crucial role in his entrepreneurial success and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Kenzie Wesp is the founder of Format Fitness and True Form Fitness, a collection of studios in Nashville and Franklin focused on Pilates, Lagree, and community-driven workouts. In this video, she shares how taking over her first studio at 21 sparked a journey of entrepreneurship, purpose, and building spaces where people move, connect, and belong.

Emily Winters, CEO of Strings for Hope, shares her journey from accidental entrepreneur to leading a nonprofit that turns used guitar strings into jewelry crafted by survivors of human trafficking, violence, and substance use disorder. Discover how Emily's initiative not only supports these survivors but also collaborates with other nonprofits to create meaningful employment opportunities.

Stephen Richards is the founder of Richards Bespoke, a custom suiting company based in Nashville. In this video, he shares how he turned a passion for personal style into a full-time business, building confidence through custom, learning by doing, and staying rooted as his city and client base grow.

Dr. Aleta Simmons is the owner and founder of Simmons Skin Center and the educational platform Get the Skin-E. In this video, she shares how she built a thriving dermatology practice from the ground up while learning how to run a business, manage her mindset, and stay committed to growth.

Lyndsey McDonald is the owner of PlumbingPro, a plumbing service that provides residential and commercial plumbing services in Franklin and the surrounding Nashville area. Lyndsey shares how her drive to leave a legacy for her kids inspired her to build a family plumbing business. In this video, she talks about her journey into entrepreneurship and encourages women to join the trades.

Scott Field and Luke Watson are the co-founders of Third Coast Comedy Club. In this video, they share how a Craigslist ad, a creative community, and a lot of hustle helped them build one of Nashville’s most beloved comedy venues.

Sean Porter is the owner of Daddy's Dogs. He shares how he turned a single hot dog cart into Nashville’s top spot for gourmet hot dogs, known for creative flavors, late-night eats, and unforgettable customer experiences!

Alicia Bell, CEO of GraceWorks Ministries in Franklin, TN, shares the nonprofit’s mission to unite the community and provide food, shelter, and support to nearly 15,000 people each year. GraceWorks lives out the principle of “neighbors serving neighbors by the power of God’s grace".

Amanda Oaks is the Founder of Walk Your Plans Nashville, a 9,000-square-foot facility where architects, builders, designers, and event planners can project and walk through their floor plans at full scale, before construction even begins!

Carolyn Baron is the founder of Villagechat, a mobile app designed to connect parents based on their kids' shared GPS locations. Carolyn shares her journey from real estate to tech, the challenges of growth, and the lessons learned along the way. Her story is a testament to resilience, problem-solving, and the drive to turn an idea into reality.